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Refund Bonus Offer

When Deluxe Tax Software is purchased and used for preparation and filing, and the consumer opts to put their refund on an Amazon gift card, they will receive a 5% Bonus. See Amazon.com for offer details.

Unlimited Expert Advice (1)

Our tax pros are standing by to answer every question and help you get every credit and deduction to which you’re entitled.

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Thankfully, audits are rare. If one does happen, we’ll be there to guide you every step of the way.

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H&R Block Deluxe + State Tax Software 2017 + Refund Bonus Offer

Homeowners / Investors

Designed for do-it-yourself customers who want to be in control of their tax preparation experience and feel empowered by completing their own return. They are educated and cost-conscious, want to get the biggest refund possible, and are comfortable e-filing. They are often homeowners, investors, or both.

2) Free audit support is available only for clients who purchase and use H&R Block Tax Software to prepare and file their 2017 individual income tax return. Terms and restrictions apply; see www.hrblock.com for details.

(3) The audit risk assessment (of your personal return) is not a guarantee you will not be audited.

(4) Additional personal state programs are extra. Most personal state programs available in January; release dates vary by state.

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Platform:Disc - Frustration Free Packaging
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Edition:Deluxe + State

Guidance for all your personal tax situations. Federal forms. Step-by-step interviews guide you through a customized experience relevant to your tax situation. NOTE:HRBlock includes Refund Bonus Offer IN the product, even though disc does not show "5% Refund Bonus Offer" sticker.

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Platform: Disc - Frustration Free Packaging | Edition: Deluxe + State

Product Dimensions:
6 x 0.2 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.8 ounces

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As a CPA I have been using H&R Block’s Deluxe Tax software for at least 15 years. While they’ve actually cut back some of the features I found VERY helpful, I find it more user-friendly that Turbo Tax – the only other personal tax software out there. And it’s always cheaper and Amazon always has the best price the last week of the year or – often on January 2nd.

The feature I miss most is the “Compare to Prior Year” report (which was deleted about four years ago when HRB changed name of their tax software from Tax Cut to HRB at Home. This was a handy way to see if you missed anything from prior year or why your “estimate” this year was off. I sure wish they’d bring it back.

The other factor I want to alert you to (as it applies to both HRB and Turbo Tax) is the state tax program. If you live and work in the same state or there is NO STATE Income Tax in either your home or work stare, you can skip this comment. However if you have the above situation (or have rental real estate in other than your home state), you will need TWO State tax programs. HRB gives you ONE state included in the program package. EACH additional state module – which you can only buy and download from HRB – costs $39.95 plus tax. Since the Deluxe + State shouldn’t cost you more than $34.95 (probably less) you are paying more for that second (or God forbi9d third state) than for your original Fed + State return. This is very common issue for those living in NY, NJ, PA, and CT. I wish that HRB would offer a “ Deluxe + StateS” for maybe $10-$15 more and allow up to – say – three states. But, since – like airlines – they can make more by charging for each addition “extra” – they probably won’t

One other thing. – With the deluxe you get up to 5 free Federal e-files. But you get NO free State e-filing. That costs about another $15.00. This is really annoying. But know the cost going in.

And, you should know that HRB does not support State Returns for some states that have State Income Taxes. I think Vermont is one of these. So BEFORE buying the software, make sure your home state is covered.

And even if it is supported, it is not always correct. For the last two years the due date on the Estimated coupons for the Pennsylvania Tax, had the wrong date and year. I even called HRB but it was too late to change. The forms are not ready yet as I post this review, but I'll check it. Last year they sent me a refund for the state module.

So I would give the software five stars but am withholding one star because of the high cost of extra state modules and lack of the simple “compare with last year” report.I hope you found this review both informative and helpful.

This was on a flash sale for twenty bucks and Turbo Tax is almost three times that this year. I've been a faithful TT user for 20+ years but they have gotten out of line with pricing. So I thought, for the price I'd at least try the H&R product. First, it found, and read, my TT 2016 return with no prompting from me whatsoever. Then, it proceeded to walk me through the interview, much as TT does. Put in all my preliminary information (updates will becoming throughout January so preliminary is all you can do at the moment but it does help with last minute tax planning), calculated just fine. Won't download state yet, Arizona not ready, probably none of the states are yet.

I don't have particularly complicated tax return - retired, some active and passive investment income but nothing exotic, annuities, interest, etc.. Been defaulting to the standard deduction for five years now, this year is no different. On the surface, this is just as good as TT although will have to see how the e-filing goes (anticipating no problems). Now my tax software of choice, goodbye TT, enjoy your ever shrinking customer base due to pricing and attitude.

I used this software since mid 1990 (used to be called TaxCut). It saves a lot of money over paying the professional to do your taxes. However be careful that you follow ALL instructions and do it all correctly. Several years ago I decided to do self test. I used H&R block Tax Software and I also used an account who used to prepare to my taxes before I switched to do it myself. To my dismay an accountant tax preparation report gave me almost $1,000 money back (meaning I had to pay 1K less in taxes). I checked my data entry I did with H&R Block Tax Software and bingo it was my mistake in making incorrect entries into the software. H&R Software saves me a lot of money in general, but one mistake on my part can easily eat all the saving. All I'm trying to say, the software is excellent, but double check all your entries and you should OK.

I've started using H&R Block tax software 2-years ago. Previously, I've been using TT, and stopped when they wanted to charge everyone for the forms most used/needed, which previously were free.Pretty much, tax software is tax software...It's all basically the same, just different looks, but the functionality is pretty much the same.

I like using H&R Block Deluxe, and have had zero issues over the last 2-years.